LSAT 174 GPA 3.86 2024–25 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…of graduating class), 1 year medical leave in undergrad Softs: NSF-GRFP and other awards during grad school, published several first-author articles in peer-reviewed journals, 10+ conference presentations (including at the UN), adjunct at colleges/universities, founded and run LGBTQ-related nonprofit, president of…

pharicee

LSAT 170 GPA 4.04 2024–25 cycle

Attending Harvard University

…my LSAT being lower than their medians. No crazy special softs, just had solid work experience, decent leadership opportunities and niche interests. A cohesive narrative definitely goes a long way. This process can be tough and disheartening. All we can do is try our best n shoot that shot. Good luck🫡

TheCheddarBoy

LSAT 179 GPA 3.50 2021–22 cycle

Attending Georgetown University

…Chemical Engineering with a minor in Business. University Softs (orientation leader, executive leader of a first-year mentorship program, resident advisor, member of a social fraternity) PS focused on family/economic background leading me to pursue engineering, before realizing that climate change policy/law was my…

orochimaru

LSAT 180 GPA 4.14 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of California—Berkeley

…WE at time of applications. prestigious internship but softs are pretty typical for most applicants (maybe slightly stronger.) should have written a Why Columbia, Why Penn, and Why UMich Essays I wrote other than PS and DS: Yale (super late app) 250Stanford 2 supplemental UChicago nothingColumbia nothingHarvard…

ImperfectFabulousZebu

LSAT 172 GPA 3.96 2020–21 cycle

Attending Columbia University

…abroad and top 2% in the US (T50 undergraduate school). Softs included a somewhat compelling life story and your average on and off-campus involvement. In my applications, I made it clear what my interest in the law was and what I wanted to pursue afterward. I had a consultant look over my materials to make sure…

TheWalrusWasPaul

LSAT 180 GPA 3.46 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Pennsylvania

I originally listed myself as having T4 softs, but as my cycle unfolded and I reflected on my background and essays I felt that T3 was probably more accurate. All listed scholarship figures are merit aid only. Yale - solid Y250 Stanford - solid 3 Songs Optional, wrote LOCI after a few months of silence Chicago -…

BlueAntelopeRising

LSAT 175 GPA 3.25 2021–22 cycle

Attending University of Pennsylvania

…to apply before Thanksgiving, definitely before Christmas. Softs: I do not think my LSAT score outweighed my lower GPA, but I think it made schools pause and actually take a look at the rest of my application. I have 5+ years of work experience in public policy. I think having interesting work experience that I…

pitiful-location

LSAT 175 GPA 3.83 2021–22 cycle

Attending Harvard University

Softs: Teach for America- Coach youth sports Getting a MEd in curriculum and instruction Part-time jobs for nonprofits (in college and now as second job) Student government stuff Club sport + black belt in martial art founded a non-profit research interned at a state agency, legal non-profit, and for a union Random…

LadySweets

LSAT 165 GPA 4.13 2023–24 cycle

Attending Washington University in St. Louis

…it’s always hard to talk about improving GPA and other softs, as everyone’s circumstances are different. But LSAT studying is something that I think everyone should really try to carve out at least a solid two to three months studying for. Besides that, I consider myself a pretty generic applicant. The main thing…

MickeyMomo

LSAT 174 GPA 3.97 2022–23 cycle

Attending University of Chicago

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